What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 12h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Lille to Chester is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £480.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Lille to Chester?

The distance between Lille and Chester is 345 miles.

How do I travel from Lille to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £480.

How long does it take to get from Lille to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Lille to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Chester bus from?

Lille to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Chester train from?

Lille to Chester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Chester?

The best way to get from Lille to Chester is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 12h 14m.

Where does the Lille to Chester bus arrive?

Lille to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Lille and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 2:56 AM in Lille and 1:56 AM in Chester.

Where does the Lille to Chester train arrive?

Lille to Chester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Lille to Chester?

Book your Lille to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to Chester?

Book your Lille to Chester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 963+ hotels available in Chester.

Lille to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lille to Chester by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Euston to ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
4h 38m
£81–477
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Calais
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange
12h 14m
£36–66
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chester
6h 18m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 25m
£81–229
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chester
7h 20m
£110–162
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CDG - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 22m
£61–222
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CRL - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 40m
£53–157
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Liverpool (LPL)CDG - LPL
6h 4m
£75–258
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amiens
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroport
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
8h 49m
£66–170
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)AMS - LPL
8h 10m
£98–316

Lille to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lille to Chester.

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Distance: 343.4 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Chester Bus Interchange via Calais and London Victoria in around 12h 14m.

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